Rick Menchaca

The San Marcos City Council will consider $5 million in interest free loans to help a developer convert the largely abandoned Springtown Center into an entertainment district. Economic Development San Marcos (EDSM) Executive Director Amy Madison (above) would not reveal the board's recommendation to council.

A nonprofit association of economic development professionals called Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) recently honored the City of San Marcos and Economic Development San Marcos (EDSM) for its Grow One San Marcos plan.

While San Marcos officials investigate a fire that destroyed the Lions Club's inner tube supply as arson, they're also starting to think of ways they can redesign the City Park facility as they rebuild it.